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The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

4.0 star property
Upscale comfort meets convenience at this city center hotel where modern amenities and attentive service create a relaxing retreat for travelers

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The Golden Lion Hotel sits in the heart of St Ives, Cambridgeshire, offering a peaceful escape from city bustle. Guests appreciate practical amenities like dry cleaning services, on-site dining, complimentary WiFi, and luggage storage that make stays hassle-free.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is ￥13,127
￥15,753 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23

Room options

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Classic Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in St Ives, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire is in the city center. The Manor at Hemingford Grey and Island Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve. Raptor Foundation and Scott Polar Research Institute are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ives travel guide
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PE27 5JD, England, St Ives, Market Hill

What's nearby

  • Mathematical Bridge, an old landmark in Queen's College, Cambridge, UK (Long Exposure); Shutterstock ID 363489767; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    University of Cambridge
    17 min drive - 23.6 km
  • A World War II Bristol Blenheim light bomber
    Imperial War Museum Duxford
    24 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ground level view on a race course of turnstiles used on a famous horse racing track in Newmarket, Suffolk, UK. Used to train horse and jockey of starting a race.
    Newmarket Racecourse
    32 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital
    24 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station
    15 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oliver Cromwell
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    20 min walk
  • The Snug
    1 min walk
  • The Welcome Chinese Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • The Swan & Angel (Wetherspoon)
    1 min walk

About this property

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Upscale hotel in the city center
Consider a stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire and take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and newspapers in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire offer comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Golden Lion Hotel St Ives
Golden Lion St Ives
The Golden Lion
The Golden Lion Hotel St Ives Cambridgeshire
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire St Ives
The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Hotel St Ives

Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire pet-friendly?

Yes, The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire on Mar 22, 2026 start from ￥13,127, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire located?

Located in the heart of St Ives, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Hill Rise Park Dog Walking Area and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from The Manor at Hemingford Grey. Overcote Fen Wildlife Area and Ouse Fen Nature Reserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Golden Lion Hotel, St Ives, Cambridgeshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 401 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotlessly clean & very comfortable, all staff were very courteous & friendly nothing was too much trouble whatever your request was would without any doubt definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel amazing room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service , lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay, staff were helpful and breakfast was delicious. Cannot fault our experience and will return to stay in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hospitality was brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless. Bathroom lively and clean with everything that you needed. Staff very friendly and courteous. Breakfast was good and the service too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.. Would
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

brilliant stay - lovely room and friendly staff - perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place to stay

Excellent Hotel - perfect location - friendly staff - good food / bar - can highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel

Hotel very clean and up to date in decor. Right in the centre of town and plenty of pubs and restaurants. All amenities close at hand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, great service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Really enjoyed staying here. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was delicious and location was central. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy check in. Room was fine but a little small. Bathroom had a bit of mold, but I'm sure the housekeeping staff will sort that, now been pointed out. Breakfast was excellent with plenty to choose from and also a cooked breakfast. The hotel restaurant and bar/foyer was very pretty and inviting. Didn't sample the food but many people were eating. Loved looking around the town of St Ives, the shops and pubs had made it very pretty with all the lights and everyone friendly. All in all a great time away and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel in the heart of St Ives

Situated in the heart of St Ives - lovely location and staff really friendly - enjoyed the food too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was fantastic. Helpful and professional staff, adorable rooms, lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Amenities
Great room with all the facilities needed WiFi, TV, tea and coffee, iron, etc and great sized bathroom for room type with full bath… Really good breakfast and choice, and cooked to order. All for a very reasonable price in a lovely Cambridgeshire town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central in the town, we always stay here. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in St Ives. Staff are excellent, food’s amazing and the rooms are probably the best in St Ives.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, very friendly. Great food. Very clean and comfortable hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No central heating on in the room until the morning. Although a heater was in the room on arrival it didn’t really heat up the room so didn’t sleep as very cold. We visited in December Room was lovely though and very central location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Very friendly staff, excellent location, good food and great atmosphere. The only downside is that there is no on site parking. Although very cheap car park is only 5 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Lovely hotel staff and food excellent be aware parking is a little difficult outside the hotel there is a car park near by
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the hotel, staff very froiendly and accommodating. Really good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Clean and comfortable room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Golden Lion - the good and the not so good.

Good location, comfortable room which could have been a bit cleaner. Beware when putting out the 'green card', as well as not changing towels and linen they may not replenish tea bags, etc nor provide clean cups. Food very good, but table service is a bit variable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025